Seongheon Lee, Seodaemun-gu Mayor, Kicks Off 8th Term with Visit to Small Business Owners

Unusually Held at Traditional Market (Inwang Market) Before Local Government Head Inauguration... Selected Venue Reflecting Blueprint for Northwest Landmark Creation and Traditional Market Specialization Development... Visiting Markets to Hear Merchants' Requests and Pledge to Revitalize Local Economy... Sharing Vision of 8th Term with '5 Plus Policies' and '8 Major Genuine Projects' in Inaugural Speech

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] The inauguration ceremony of Lee Seong-heon, the mayor of Seodaemun-gu in the 8th local government term, will be held on July 1st from 4 PM for one hour on a temporary stage at Inwang Market in Hongje 3-dong (13-5 Tongillo 40angil).

Prior to this, Mayor-elect Lee will tour Inwang Market for about 20 minutes to listen to merchants' suggestions and difficulties, and pledge to implement policies to revitalize the local commercial district.

Holding a local government head’s inauguration ceremony at a traditional market is an unusual event, and it appears that this venue was chosen to embody the vision of the 8th term Seodaemun-gu administration in the inauguration event.

In fact, Mayor-elect Lee has presented key pledges such as creating a landmark in the northwest area of Seoul through the development of Inwang Market and the nearby Yujin Shopping Center, specialized development of each traditional market in the region, and a one-stop service focusing on supporting small business owners.

The inauguration ceremony will be attended by local residents from all walks of life, as well as members of the National Assembly, city councilors, district councilors, heads of related organizations, and leaders of professional groups to celebrate the launch of the 8th local government term and the new mayor’s inauguration.

Mayor-elect Lee will take an oath to faithfully perform his duties for the welfare of residents, community development, and implementation of national policies, and through his inaugural address, he will reveal the main directions of the 8th term district administration.

This will include the key pledges of the ‘5 Plus Policies to Change Seodaemun’ and the ‘8 Major Genuine Projects.’

The ‘5 Plus Policies’ are ▲ rapid support for redevelopment through Seoul City’s ‘New Tong Planning’ and ‘Moa Town’ ▲ undergrounding of the Gyeongui Line and development of the resulting idle land ▲ creation of a ‘waterside emotional city’ around Hongjecheon and Bulgwangcheon streams ▲ establishment of a landmark in the northwest area of Seoul around Yujin Shopping Center ▲ and creation of a ‘New Daehak-ro’ in the Sinchon area.

The ‘8 Major Genuine Projects’ are plans for innovation in the fields of economy, welfare, education, transportation, development, jobs, culture, and housing.

The inauguration ceremony will begin with Mayor-elect Lee entering the venue together with local merchants, children, adolescents, housewives, teachers, medical personnel, and firefighters.

It will then proceed with the national anthem, introduction of guests, introduction of the mayor’s career and vision declaration, oath-taking, screening of congratulatory videos, reading of the inaugural address, and congratulatory songs. However, in case of rain, the venue will be changed to the auditorium on the 6th floor of the district office.

Meanwhile, the new Mayor Lee will visit the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery at 8:10 AM on July 1st together with the Mayor of Seoul and other district mayors. Afterwards, he will arrive at the district office for his first day, receive a welcome from the staff, sign the handover document for the mayor’s office, and begin his duties.

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